There have been four reasons for decreased blog activity this past year.
First, with two big surgeries and recoveries, I have gained weight and just feel like crap. I have officially made the 50-pound point. That means I gained 50 of the 94 I lost in 2006.
Second, I need only a little physical activity to get me back on track.
Third, the job that supports my habits has been killing me. I love that I have not faced a layoff like many have in this economic downturn. We are down about 1/3 of the staff, and things are picking up. I have been working 55-60 hour weeks. My son and girlfriend keep yelling at me as I do not write down the overtime. I have a job to do, and I get it done. I should write it down so the higher up see we need one more staff person. Then still so, about 10-15 hours of tennis officiating on weekends. However, I have taken a few weekends off from tennis and feel less exhausted...
Finally, I have accepted the nomination to be on the USTA Northern Board and USTA Sectional Chair of Officials. This is one of those Jobs where you start with a low salary, and they add a zero every year. (You know, $0.00 to start.) But like volunteering for races, this has satisfaction built into the duty.
With all that, I want to share the Superior 100 volunteer time, which inspired me. There is the Surph the Murph in a few weeks, and I will get another dose of inspiration as I hope to get an aid station this year. Hope for great weather like last year. Nice and cool for the runner, and I got 10 hours at a great campfire while supporting good friends. (If you want inspiration, see the link for this YouTube video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SbXgQqbOoU) I lost 3 pounds last week and had some good workouts (no running yet as my right PF is still so painful... may seek a shot. I Hate to, but it has been all year!). But I did get 102 miles biking over the weekend! Cool! Love the cool, brisk bike ride in the morning! May go the whole month without filling the car!
Anyway, I hope this is the upswing, just in time for the great fall ahead (no pun intended). May I get on the trails with many of you soon? Drop a line if you are off the trails now and want to start. This overweight guy is slow and could use the support as well. It's fun!
Carry on, my friends...
2 comments:
I'm planning to run the 50 mile at Murph, so I will look for you there!
I hope you get your aid station. You've had a busy year but have come through it well.
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